Friends Cast to Issue Joint Statement Following Co-Star Matthew Perry’s “Heartbreaking” Passing: Report
The sudden and tragic loss of Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, has sent shockwaves through fans and the entertainment industry. Tributes and condolences continue to pour in for the cherished actor, who was discovered unconscious in a hot tub at his Los Angeles residence. An exclusive report from Page Six has disclosed that the cast of the iconic sitcom Friends is profoundly affected by the loss of their beloved “brother” and is actively preparing to release a collective statement.
This revelation comes at a time when Friends enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting words from the cast, particularly Jennifer Aniston, as she and Matthew Perry shared a particularly close friendship.
In a 2022 conversation with American Broadcaster Diane Sawyer, Matthew Perry openly acknowledged Jennifer Aniston’s vital support during challenging times. He expressed his profound gratitude, stating, “She [Jennifer Aniston] was the one that reached out the most. You know, I’m really grateful to her for that.” Furthermore, in his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” Matthew Perry disclosed that Jennifer Aniston was the one to confront him when signs of substance abuse became apparent to their fellow co-stars.
According to an industry insider, Jennifer Aniston, along with Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow, is actively collaborating to craft a joint statement following the shocking loss of Matthew Perry. The source shared, “The cast is reeling from the loss of their brother because that’s what Matty was — their brother. It’s just devastating. The entire cast is close, they will be devastated because they were together through the best of times and worst of times. And when Matty was sick, they protected him, they looked after him fiercely.”
During the pinnacle of his career, Matthew Perry fought a long battle with addiction to alcohol and painkillers. In his memoir, he shared the challenges of detoxification, recounting multiple attempts and the expenditure of millions of dollars in his pursuit of sobriety.
Friends, the beloved TV series that aired from 1994 to 2004, catapulted its six actors to international stardom and fostered lifelong friendships among them. The show beautifully portrayed the lives of six New Yorkers as they navigated adulthood, relationships, and careers.
